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ZAP

A popular free security tool

by The ZAP Development Team

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Official site: flathub.org

About ZAP

The Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) by Checkmarx is one of the world’s most popular

free security tools and is actively maintained by a dedicated

international team of volunteers. It can help you automatically find

security vulnerabilities in your web applications while you are developing

and testing your applications. Its also a great tool for experienced

pentesters to use for manual security testing.

How to install ZAP

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.zaproxy.ZAP
  4. Open ZAP once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is ZAP free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ZAP is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install ZAP from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.zaproxy.ZAP. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is ZAP safe?

ZAP downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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